Roguelite strategy game The King is Watching downloadable content “Crowns of History” will launch on March 16 for $4.99, publisher tinyBuild and developer Hypnohead announced.
“From humble beginnings winning third place at a game jam, to securing 500,000 sales following launch, The King is Watching has clearly resonated with fans around the world,” said Hypnohead head of studio Semyon Itmaniuk in a press release. “‘The Crowns of History’ [downloadable content] brings key historical kings and queens to life, offering a distinctly fun way to step into their royal shoes while also adding new layers of gameplay for people to enjoy.”
Here is an overview of the content, via tinyBuild:
Forge a pact with three visionaries of the past, desolating the realm in death, rebirth or pure maniacal power. Bow to Queen Cleopatrea, the Empress of Death, who raises armies from the dead to overwhelm antagonizing forces. Harvest canopy from fallen units to revive loyal Egyptian-inspired figures like Sphinxes, Jinns, Horus, and the fearsome Anubis Saber Masters. Cast Pharos Blessings, reanimating units and triggering explosive scarabs to annihilate armies in one fell swoop.
Kneel to the Master of Offensive Structures, Taizong of Tang, an emperor who turns fortifications into engines of destruction. Wield the power to repair and enhance offensive structures whose firepower relies on the trust of the people. Recruit expert Crossbowmen to defend castle walls at zero cost to unit limits. Summon lighting to wipe invaders with Divine Punishment, send your calvary to finish them off and dominate with the strength of the Tang Dynasty.
Give praise to Xerxes, The Glass Cannon King, whose demolishing force explodes enemy assaults at the cost of fragility. The Ephemeral Existence ability grants amplified damage to the detriment of a 90% health penalty. Cast Sands of Time to reset all unit ability cooldowns, teleport Immortals to target areas, and raise the most formidable yet delicate army.
The King is Watching is available now for PC via Steam.
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